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KC fans under closer scrutiny for chants, ‘tomahawk chops’

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JIM SALTER | January 30, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — While other sports teams using Native American nicknames and imagery have faced decades of protests and boycotts, the Kansas City Chiefs have largely slid under the radar.Until now.The Chiefs will appear in their first Super...

AP sources: Cubs’ Kris Bryant loses service-time grievance

By JAY COHEN | January 29, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Chicago Cubs, providing some clarity for the team and the All-Star third baseman with spring training on the horizon.Two people with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed...

AP source: Reds, Castellanos agree to $64M, 4-year deal

By JOE KAY | January 27, 2020

CINCINNATI (AP) — Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal in the Cincinnati Reds' latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The...